Zimbabwe produced 9.6 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a -18.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,668 hg/ha, 55% below the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.8 | 4,089 | 28.9 |
| 2011 | 8.2 | 3,148 | 26.2 |
| 2012 | 7.3 | 3,744 | 19.6 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3,869 | 18.2 |
| 2014 | 6.8 | 4,415 | 15.4 |
| 2015 | 6.4 | 3,846 | 16.6 |
| 2016 | 3.3 | 3,867 | 8.4 |
| 2017 | 5.2 | 6,315 | 8.3 |
| 2018 | 5.9 | 5,611 | 10.5 |
| 2019 | 8 | 4,124 | 19.4 |
| 2020 | 14.5 | 6,090 | 23.8 |
| 2021 | 9.5 | 5,268 | 18 |
| 2022 | 9.6 | 3,691 | 26 |
| 2023 | 38.1 | 4,476 | 85.2 |
| 2024 | 9.6 | 4,668 | 20.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.